Bell Nakai
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Bell Nakai paints in hot-pinks and candy-hues to mask internal sadness. Painted with acrylics on linen, Nakai works in a fast, intuitive way. She does this intentionally to capture a sense of childlike wonder and joy. Japanese Shoujo manga cartoons have had a big impact on her work. This influence is particularly clear in the style of the character's facial features. Most are hidden. Long manga eyelashes hide eyes, noses and ears are obscured by oversized glasses. The downturned mouth is the smallest feature on the face, but the only hint of their true emotions.